Handy, MI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Handy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Handy and Livingston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Livingston County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Livingston County compares with Michigan
Livingston County against Michigan and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Livingston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Livingston County | Michigan | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.2 | 52.4 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 17.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 25.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.3% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 44.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 20.7% | 24.8% | same |
Livingston County has lower values than Michigan for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Handy: I-96 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Handy since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,281 crashes involving commercial trucks in Livingston County since 2015: 419 people were injured and 28 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 100 truck crashes reported in Handy since 2015, this page uses Livingston County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 44.4% across Michigan.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Michigan: 17.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-96 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by CR-GREGORY Rd (1), CR-NICHOLSON Rd (1) and CR-OWOSSO Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 39 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 3.2% across Michigan.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (18%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Handy fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-96 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Livingston County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Livingston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 5 |
| CR-GREGORY Rd | 1 |
| CR-NICHOLSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-OWOSSO Rd | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Livingston County) |
|---|---|
| I-96 | 250 |
| US-23 | 226 |
| Highland | 82 |
| Grand River | 54 |
| N Us 23 | 35 |
| I96 Hwy | 31 |
| S Us 23 | 31 |
| Kensington | 20 |
Handy at a glance
| Population | 8,830 |
| Land area | 34.4 sq mi |
| Density | 257 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 48836) | $90,592 |
| Median home value (ZIP 48836) | $271,048 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Livingston County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 68 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 75 | +10% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 107 | +43% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 107. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Handy
How many truck accidents are there in Handy?
Livingston County has had 1,281 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 419 people and killing 28.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Handy?
Since 2015, I-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Handy: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Handy?
Truck crashes in Livingston County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Handy?
39 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Livingston County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Handy compared with Michigan?
The yearly rate is 54.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Livingston County, vs 52.4 for Michigan.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Handy?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.